The STEM Brothers Podcast

STEM Brothers are back, now with video and Livestreaming on Facebook. Listen or come to the FB page and watch our first episode back. In this episode, we welcome Rob Shoaff we discuss the Collapse of a Historic Hotel Jackson House in Harrisburg PA.

We are back for Season 3!

As the nation heads to polls on Tuesday November 6th, my brother and I discuss the technology behind voting and the elections industry. From websites and mobile apps that provide users with everything from voter registration tutorials to comprehensive breakdowns of the candidates and races on your local ballots; digital technology has enhanced the scope and knowledge of our electorate.

While the modernization of electronic voting machines has helped to enhance the efficiency of the voting process in many areas, the security of these voting systems has become a critical issue facing democracies around the world. We touch on these points and more in this special Election Day season premier.

Dominion Voting: https://www.dominionvoting.com/ 

How technology helps people get more information about candidates: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/columnists/brent-batten/2018/10/30/brent-batten-time-technology-cut-into-excuses-not-vote/1809617002/

Election Technology Providers Joint Collaboration with Cybersecurity Professionals: https://blogs.wsj.com/cio/2018/08/09/election-tech-providers-join-cybersecurity-group-to-bolster-systems-ahead-of-midterms/ 

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Thank you to everyone who has followed and supported our podcast over these last few years! We hope you enjoy the recent block of 7 episodes we posted, which marks the conclusion of our second full season of the podcast. Since we are coming off of a long hiatus, we wanted to include this special episode just as a way of summarizing the journey we have been on for the last year as we have striven to deliver these unique conversations about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related topics.

This is also a very special episode because, in what was perhaps the highlight of our time doing this podcast, we end this episode with a short portion of an interview we did with our parents earlier this year. Our parents were instrumental in introducing us to STEM and laying the groundwork that allowed us to get our engineering degrees, and it was absolutely fascinating to listen to them break down the decisions they made regarding our education and upbringing. It was these decisions that ultimately led to our pursuit and passion for all things STEM.

This is the passion that we will continue to share with you, our listeners, for many years to come.

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One of the main reasons we created this podcast is our belief that in today’s multimedia age creating the vibrant STEM workforce of the next generation is directly related to our ability to improve how STEM careers and STEM concepts are communicated. 

That is why for our season 2 finale we are so pleased to bring you a conversation we had earlier this year with public speaking and presentation trainer Mr. Neil Thompson. Neil is a biomedical engineer and registered professional engineer  with years  of experience product development field, who founded his own public speaking training program specifically geared towards STEM professionals called Teach the Geek to Speak.

Neil has an amazing perspective on the value of public speaking skills in the field of STEM. So, whether you’re a teacher, student, or industry professional; this conversation has some great takeaways for you.

 

 

 

 

Teach the Geek to Speak: https://teachthegeek.thinkific.com/courses/teach-the-geek-to-speak

Neil Thompson: http://www.slide-talk.com/how-a-geek-learned-to-speak-an-interview-with-engineer-neil-thompson/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilithompson/

Melissa Marshall: https://www.ted.com/talks/melissa_marshall_talk_nerdy_to_me

https://www.presentyourscience.com/

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Two of the most important features to any product are its form and function. From consumer electronics to fashion, how a product looks as well as how easy it is to use, is just as important as the mathematical and scientific principles that go into designing and creating that product. Even if it works well, a product that lacks an aesthetically pleasing look is likely to have limited success. Therefore, in addition to stimulating our imaginations and making our world aesthetically pleasing, art and creativity also have practical commercial purposes in the world of STEM. This is among the many reasons why there is a lot of momentum for expanding the STEM educational paradigm to STEAM (Science,Technology, Engineering, ART and Mathematics). 

Joining us in this episode to discuss STEAM, along with a range of other related topics, are the principals of Na’Toria Marketing & Design Solutions; a marketing and design firm that specializes in website and social media design. Hear Natasha and Victoria give their valuable insights on how they leverage technology and their creative arts backgrounds to help their clients reach their goals.

Na’Toria Marketing & Design Solutions: http://www.natoria.co/

Virgil Abloh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdRcWYiJecs

https://www.off—white.com/en/US

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Every release of a Star wars film presents an excellent opportunity to engage in some really insightful STEM conversations. The power of Star Wars as a STEM teaching tool comes from examining the technological innovations used to make these movies, and the STEM related careers involved with these innovations. The end credits of a visual effects heavy film like Star Wars are a smorgasbord of STEM terms and careers. These credits are an exciting place to start any STEM career discussion. 

My brother and I are big Star Wars fans, and this episode features a brief conversation he and I had last December after going to see Star Wars Episode VIII The Last Jedi. We wanted to share this discussion with you because it serves as an example of the kind of conversation you can use to introduce young people to STEM careers.

The story of how the creators of Star Wars used STEM to advance what is possible in the making of film, is as engaging as the fictional narrative of Star Wars itself.  We cover this and more during our conversation.

Industrial Light & Magic: https://www.ilm.com

https://www.lucasfilm.com/careers/

https://jobs.jobvite.com/lucascompanies/jobs/ilm?s=Industrial%20Light%20%26%20Magic

The Star Wars Show: https://youtu.be/nQEwsuf5jUc?t=127

Weta Digital Visual effects company company: https://www.wetafx.co.nz/

Savage Visual Effects: http://www.savagevisualeffects.com/

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A college degree in a STEM major is a necessary gateway to many exciting and fulfilling STEM related careers. However, many college students who start on the path of a STEM major, particularly in engineering, end up not completing that degree. One of the reasons for this is that many students enter the first year of STEM programs unprepared for the academic rigors of the curriculum. From the intimidating and impersonal feeling of the 200 plus student lecture hall classes at many large universities, to the academic intensity of courses colloquially known as “weed out” classes; first year STEM students encounter many challenges that can derail them from their ultimate goal. This is why it is extremely important that students pursuing STEM majors have an effective set of study skills and strategies they can implement to overcome these obstacles. 

These academic rigors demand a disciplined and systematic approach to studying and approaching how you go about matriculating through the curriculum. In this episode we speak with the Associate Dean of Students & Strategic Programs for the Villanova University College of Engineering, and author of Seven Secrets of How to Study, Dr. Stephen Jones,  and get his take on useful study skills strategies for 1st year STEM students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Stephen Jones Education Expert: https://www.drstephenjones.net/

https://delblogger.com/study-tips-for-success-from-high-school-to-college/

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Science fiction and entertainment have long served as gateways for inspiring young people to get involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. Aside from its transcendent cultural impact, the Marvel Studios film Black Panther presented many thought provoking and inspirational STEM concepts. Joining us for a discussion on the importance of STEM in the film Black Panther, is civil engineer and certified P.E. (professional engineer) Winnie Okello, who is not only a native of the East African country of Kenya, but she also heads up the website Africa Engineering News which provides the latest news and information about the engineering, technology, and innovation related happenings taking place on the continent of Africa.

This episode is just one example of the many kinds of effective conversations you can have using the film Black Panther to help inspire young people to #ConnectWithTheTech.

Black Panther is now available on Blu-Ray, DVD, digital download, and streaming on NetFlix.

Africa Engineering News: http://www.africaengineeringnews.com/

Africa Rising Initiative: https://africa-rising.net/

Bucknell University College of Engineering: https://www.bucknell.edu/Engineering

NSBE: http://www.nsbe.org/home.aspx

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Here it is, the conclusion to our first ever podcast recorded in front of a live audience! We had a great conversation with some of the amazing individuals who are helping to lead technology, entrepreneurship, and youth development initiatives in the city of Camden, New Jersey. This panel discussion was held at offices of the digital design and marketing firm Penji, which is located in the Waterfront Lab Coworking facility in Camden, New Jersey.   If you have not already done so, please go back and check out Season 2: Audio Journey #8 to hear the first part of this panel discussion.

During our conversation, the panelists gave some very practical insights into the attributes that can help young people successfully prepare for the career opportunities being generated by the Camden’s burgeoning startup community. This is just the first of many conversations we will be bringing to you about the intersection between STEM and workforce development.

 

Waterfront Lab: https://waterfrontlab.com/

Waterfront Ventures: https://waterfrontventures.co/

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2018/05/03/tech-disruptors-waterfront-ventures-penji.html

Hopeworks Camden: https://hopeworks.org/

http://www.phillytrib.com/lifestyle/camden-hopeworks-creating-job-opportunities-for-area-youth/article_fe9e54dd-78ae-5a2f-90af-f65c988162d0.html

Hopeworks Annual Dinner: https://hopeworks.org/ways-to-help/#events

https://app.mobilecause.com/form/QlvQ1A?mc_cid=6d5df9c6aa&mc_eid=63b2524c28

Camden’s Code Day: https://hopeworks.org/2018/09/17/hopeworks-2018-camden-code-day-is-coming/

Will Schrieks: https://hopeworks.org/2018/07/17/will-schrieks-is-diocese-of-camdens-full-time-web-designer/

Sekinah Brodie and Penji: https://www.phillyvoice.com/camden-start-up-looks-to-hire-100-local-students-by-end-of-year/

Camden Waterfront District: http://www.camdenwaterfront.com/